Kitespar
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*[http://www.gwtw-kites.com/showproduct.asp?ProductName=Glasforms+Fiberglass+Rod Gone With The Wind Kites] | *[http://www.gwtw-kites.com/showproduct.asp?ProductName=Glasforms+Fiberglass+Rod Gone With The Wind Kites] | ||
*[http://www.kitebuilder.com/frame.htm Kite Building Graphite & Fiberglass Tube] | *[http://www.kitebuilder.com/frame.htm Kite Building Graphite & Fiberglass Tube] | ||
| + | *[http://www.edhellen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EA&Product_Code=k505&Category_Code=kits Edhellen Armoury] (also available in [http://www.edhellen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EA&Product_Code=k605&Category_Code=kits .605"]) | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 17 November 2005
Kitespar, or pultruded fiberglass tubing, is a material originally designed for use in kite framing (hence the name), which is also widely used in Belegarth Category:Weapons Construction for creating ultralight weapons. The .505" diameter size is popular for use in blue weapons.
Properties of pultruded structural shapes: Lightweight - less density - 20% of steel; 70% of aluminum High Strength - stronger than structural steel pound for pound Superior dimensional stability - wide temperature range uses and thermal expansion values better than 50% of mild steel 35% of stainless steel and 25% of aluminum Thermal insulation - high strength and insulating values Corrosion resistance - harsh elements and environments Consistent cross section (as found on Tencom's website.[1])
Sources of Kitespar
- Gone With The Wind Kites
- Kite Building Graphite & Fiberglass Tube
- Edhellen Armoury (also available in .605")
